We can consider appliances as kitchen workhorses. Combined together, these electronic gadgets add up to about 9% of your total kitchen budget. Considering the technological breakthroughs and energy-saving capabilities appliances nowadays offer, this figure is surprisingly low. The performance of a certain kitchen appliance including its specific functionalities is the most important factor to consider, but the design and its overall look also matter.

The kettle makes it a very efficient kitchen appliance. The rate at which it boils water is more than any other appliance would do. For someone with one, they are able to have a hot or warn drink throughout the day; instantly. Newer versions have a chamber for thermos that allows hot water to be retained for longer periods without getting cold. Electric kettles like the iron kettles have added advantages in that they give extra iron to their users. Its only setback is that it consumes a lot of energy but; all for a good and time saving cause. The slow cooker on the other hand is as efficient. With the current wave of people spending lots of time studying or working, the slow cookers helps such people to get well cooked home made food easily. It is additionally very cheap and energy saving. Though initially having been introduced in the market in the 70's, its usage is yet to be overtaken by any other cooker.

White appliances are the preferred styles and considered to be the classic favorite. The black ones rank second on the list. Consistently growing in popularity are the professional-looking stainless steel made appliances.